syn oil not recommended

[moeszyslak]

i was wondering why it says in the 94-04 service manual that synthetic is not recommended. does it say this in the new manuals. i do not see a disadvantage to using it.

 

[Nukeranger]

Synthetic oil is not recommended in the Primary Drive side with the Clutch. I would think after break-in there is no reason not to use Synthetic in the motor and transmission gearbox. Do a search on this subject and you will find bunch of info to help you decide.

Try below to start with for now.

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/fluids/26469-baker-transmission-oil.html

 

[awg]

I don't know. I use amsoil in my 04 Chopper. Seems fine to me.

 

[moeszyslak]

i use it in the motor as well. i just read that in the maintenance section of the service manual. i just thought it was kind odd.

 

[LARS]

Sounds odd,I gotta get a service manual.

 

[cavcom278]

Im running 10-40 Amsoil in the primary and haven't had any problems.I talked to steve in Atlanta (Bikers Dream) and there running 10-40 in theres as well. seams the shifting is easyer and the clutch is better than ever.Had the notorious clutch hub :bang: nut problem and did a teardown and fixed it with the red locktite and inpact gun after CLEANING EVERYTHING. Just did my 5000 mile service with a service manual and the how :2thumbs: to's on here. "IF I'M WRONG ABOUT USING SYNTHETIC IN THE PRIMARY SOMEONE PLEASE SAY SO". But like i said i haven't had any problems with it....

 

[RAW Blue Rider]

Synthetic IS Better!!

Switched my 04 Ridgeback to Mobil1 15w50 - Oil Temp went down 10-15 degrees.:up:

Topped off the tranny with 3-4 oz. or so of the same and now I can Find Neutral!!

I'll go synthetic everywhere next time (I'll be doing my own now that I'm unemployed)

Happy Motoring!
RAW